Meet Mayor Josh Amato

Since joining the City Council in January, Mayor Amato has been focused on one thing: creating a government that delivers results and works for the people who live here.

His journey to Sammamish began during a house-hunting trip with his wife.

“We immediately fell in love with the connection to nature, the big trees, and the amazing parks and open spaces,” he said.

After moving to Sammamish, he joined the Rotary Club and served four years on the

Planning Commission. His leadership in both roles helped prepare him to be Mayor.

As Mayor, he is advocating for projects that offer measurable improvements for residents today with a focus on transportation projects that decrease traffic and finding ways to fix the City’s structural budget imbalance–all with community involvement.

“To balance the budget, I want a process that gives residents the opportunity to provide real feedback on if they would rather see service cuts, tax increases to maintain services, or a mix of both,” he said. “If we need new taxes, I want them explained clearly so residents know exactly what they are paying for and why.”

Looking toward the next decade, the Mayor envisions a city that continues to celebrate its unique features among its Eastside neighbors.

“I want a city that honors and protects the natural environment while creating more opportunities for our community to connect and small businesses that enrich lives to thrive,” he said.